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Biology

Microbiology Major

With the B.A. Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences
(Major Code: 04111)

All candidates for a degree in liberal arts and sciences must complete the graduation requirements listed in the section of this catalog on "Graduation Requirements." No more than 48 units in biology courses can apply to the degree.

A minor is not required with this major.

Preparation for the Major. Biology 201, 202, and 215 or Biology 216 and 216L; Chemistry 200, 201,and 231 or 232 and 232L; Mathematics 121 and 122, or 150; Physics 180A or 195, 182A or 195L, 180B or 196 and 197, and 182B or 196L and 197L. (38-43 units)

Foreign Language Requirement. Competency (equivalent to that which is normally attained through three consecutive courses of college study) is required in one foreign language as part of the preparation for the major. It is recommended that students select French, German or Russian to satisfy this requirement. Refer to section of catalog on "Graduation Requirements."

Upper Division Writing Requirement. Passing the University Writing Examination or completing one of the approved writing courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better.

Major. A minimum of 28 upper division units to include Biology 350, 352, 354, 356, 585, and Chemistry 361A; at least one laboratory course selected from Biology 521 and 521L, 528 or 584 and 592; and at least three additional units selected from Biology 513, 513L, 514, 549, 551, 551L, and Chemistry 361B.

No transfer course will substitute for Biology 352, 354, or 356 without the specific approval of the Microbiology adviser.

All courses not included above must have the prior approval of the Department and the substitution filed with the Office of Admissions and Records.

Time Limitation. All courses for the major must be completed within seven years of the granting of the undergraduate degree. Exceptions for individual courses must be approved by the department and be filed with the Office of Admissions and Records.